Springerle and crack of the whip

Everyone knows about Advent wreaths and Christmas trees. But what about Pelzmärtle or Biggesel? And who knows about Klausenhölzle or Klöpfelnächte? Southwestern Germany holds a rich treasure of customs for the Advent season - from the first Advent calendars to Santiklaus and specialties like Springerle. This extraordinary companion through December offers insights into a magically enchanted yet vibrant world, with its lovingly illustrated pages inviting you to unfold them. A feast for hands and eyes. "I have conceived the Hutzelbrot, and also made many strange spreads.".